금맥한의원
🔗

Olecranon Bursitis

A condition in which the bursa over the bony prominence at the back of the elbow (the olecranon) becomes inflamed, swollen and painful. Pain is severe when leaning on or pressing the elbow.

Hyo-seop Kim
Expert VerifiedHyo-seop KimChief Director
Olecranon Bursitis

Q. How can I distinguish gout from bursitis?

A.

Gout: very red, hot, sudden; bursitis: gradual swelling, less inflamed.

📝 Detailed Answer

Gout vs bursitis: ① gout: sudden, very red, hot, severe pain, often big toe also affected, ② bursitis: gradual onset, less severe, classic location at olecranon, ③ blood test (uric acid) for gout, ④ aspiration with crystal analysis confirms gout, ⑤ different treatments.
Hyo-seop Kim

Expert Verified

Hyo-seop Kim

Chief Director

← Back to Olecranon Bursitis